Ohio State Downs Illinois In Overtime, 68-63
Trevor Thompson scored 16 points and Ohio State survived a furious comeback by Illinois to win in overtime Thursday night, 68-63.
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Carle To Appeal Ruling On State Law Regarding Tax Exemption
Carle will file its appeal to the Illinois Supreme Court by the February 9th deadline. Earlier this month, a state appellate court ruled Illinois' law governing when hospitals are property tax exempt for charity care is unconstitutional. A Carle spokesperson says it's about "protecting the community's health care resources."
Illinois GOP Calls Democrats’ College Spending Bill A Hoax
Democratic legislators have approved $721 million for tuition grants and community colleges. But Republicans call it an empty promise because Illinois still doesn't have a budget. Gov. Bruce Rauner has already indicated he'll veto the measure.
Rauner Seeks ‘Mutual Respect’ In State Of The State, But Skips Budget Hardships
Gov. Bruce Rauner gave his second state of the state address Wednesday; he got a largely tepid response.
Avicenna Free Clinic Focuses On Healthy Living
Free and charitable clinics continue to play a vital role in Champaign County, where more than 12,500 people are without health insurance. Avicenna is one of four free clinics in Champaign-Urbana. By coupling traditional medicine with lifestyle management, their health care team aims to do more than just treat illnesses as they arise.
